Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Hamilton, OH

Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Hamilton, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.1% difference in their overall index. Cuyahoga Falls scores 78 while Hamilton scores 75 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cuyahoga Falls is $1,029/month compared to $974/month in Hamilton — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hamilton is more affordable at $152,300 median vs $174,700.

Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645 compared to $54,293 in Hamilton (+30.1%). While Cuyahoga Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cuyahoga Falls spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Hamilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 53.8°F). Hamilton receives more rainfall at 41.4" per year compared to 32.5" in Cuyahoga Falls.